Human Resources Director, Critical Power Solutions; CPS

Human Resources Director, Critical Power Solutions (CPS)

Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions (CPS) division is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead HR for a high-growth business at the forefront of powering mission‑critical infrastructure. This position is based at Eaton's Raleigh, NC location and relocation assistance is offered.

This position will lead the HR Strategy for a $1.2B+ Energy Innovator driving the future of Power Resilience. With approximately 1,600 employees across five manufacturing/distribution sites and a nationwide service organization, CPS delivers innovative solutions that power data centers, healthcare, industrial, and commercial infrastructure.

This role reports directly to the SVP/GM of CPS and partners with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business goals, shape an inclusive and high‑performance culture, and build organizational capability during an exciting period of transformation and operational expansion.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the SVP/GM and CPS leadership team, aligning HR programs with business priorities.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, safety, and accountability rooted in Eaton’s values and “Doing Business Right” philosophy.
• Assess organizational health across sites, identify cultural gaps, and implement targeted interventions to drive engagement and performance.
• Represent Eaton externally through community partnerships and employer associations to strengthen brand and talent pipelines.
• Provide HR leadership with M&A activities and integrations.

Talent Strategy & Development

• Shape and execute the division’s talent strategy to attract, develop, and retain top talent aligned with CPS’s growth trajectory.
• Own succession planning and high‑potential development, ensuring a robust leadership pipeline.
• Lead competitive compensation and recognition programs that reinforce performance, motivation, and retention.

HR Functional Excellence

• Lead and develop a team of 15+ HR professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive HR operational excellence through deployment of Eaton Business System (EBS) tools and enterprise‑wide best practices.
• Promote knowledge sharing across CPS and the broader Eaton HR community to scale innovation and consistency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive HR experience
• Minimum two (2) years people leadership experience
• Experience in manufacturing or field‑based organizations
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and compliance practices.
• Business Acumen:
  Ability to anticipate talent needs and align HR strategy with technical and operational goals.
• Workforce Analytics:
  Translate data into actionable insights; influence decisions through compelling storytelling.
• Coaching & Assessment:
  Trusted advisor on talent and organizational matters; closes capability gaps to drive results.
• Organizational Design:
  Leads strategic change to optimize structure, process, and talent alignment.
• Change Enablement:
  Guides leaders through transformation using data‑driven insights and a people‑first approach.

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities…